Neck and chest protector.



PATENTED NOV. 3, 1903.

S. A. MOULTQN. NECK AND CHEST PROTECTOR.

APPLICATION FILED AUG. 5, 1903.

4 N0 MODEL;

r @jqllorge ys Patented November 3, 1903.

PATENT OFFICE.

STILLMAN AUGUSTUS MOULTON, OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA.

NECK AND CHEST PROTECTOR.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 743,310, dated November 3, 1903.

Application filed August 5, 190 3.

To aZZ whom it may concerm' Be it known that I, STILLMAN AUGUSTUS MOULTON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Campbell, in the county of Santa Clara and State of California, have invented a new and useful Neck and Chest Protector, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates. to an improved throat and chest protector adapted to be worn under the shirt, so as to protect the throat and lungs from cold, and has for its object to provide a simple, inexpensive, and efficient device of this character which will eifectively protect the vital parts of the throat and chest and prevent or relieve bronchitis, coughs, and similar ailments due to exposure.

A further object of the invention is to provide a protector adapted to be suspended from the neck of the wearer and adjustable to expose successive fresh surfaces.

The invention consists in theconstruction and novel combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and pointed out in the claims hereto appended, it being understood that various changes in form, proportions, and minor details of construction may be resorted to Without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of this invention.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective View of a protector constructed in accordance with my invention, showing the same applied. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the protector detached, parts being broken away to show the interior construction of the same.

Similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts in both figures of the drawings.

1 designates the protector, formed of one or more pieces of flannel, cloth, or similar fabric sewed or otherwise secured together to form a continuous strip or belt 2, being preferably formed of flannel on account of its,

medicinal qualities and effectiveness in preventing or relieving colds and soreness when worn next to the skin. The belt 2 is loosely mounted on a reinforcing strip or lining 3, formed of paper or other suitablematerial, so as to permit said belt to freely revolve Serial No. 168.373. (N0 model.)

thereon and present successive fresh surfaces at the neck or other exposed portions of the body. The upper edge of the lining 3 is folded inwardly, as shown at 4, being provided with one or more slits or openings 5, through which is threaded an elastic tape or cord 6, adapted to embrace the neck and support the protection in position thereon. The tape or cord is provided with a slide 7, by

means of which it may be conveniently adjusted to fit difierent size necks, the ends of the tape being secured together by a suitable clasp 8, as shown.

I prefer to make the flannel or other material of which the belt is formed of one or more colors, so that by simply revolving the same that portion of the belt matching the shirt or other garment may be quickly exposed to view, forming, in efiect, a continuation of said garment.

In operation the protector is fastened around the neck either above or below the collar by means of the cord or tape, the lower portion of the belt 2 extending beneath the shirt, so as to entirely cover and protect the lungs, as clearly shown in Fig. 1 of the drawings. A succession of fresh unsoiled surfaces may be brought in contact with the skin or exposed at the neck above the collar, from time to time, by simply revolving the belt inple and inexpensive throat and chest protector, which may be quickly applied in position on the body and which by reason of its peculiar construction renders it possible to present a succession of fresh surfaces to the skin without the necessity of continually washing or otherwise cleaning the protector.

Having thus described the invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patout, is-

1. In combination, a flexible throat strap or band and an endless belt supported thereby and adjustable to expose successive fresh surfaces at the throat and chest.

2. In combination, a flexible throat strap or band and a reversible endless belt supported thereby and adjustable to expose successive fresh surfaces at the throat an d chest.

3. In combination, a flexible throat strap or band and an endless belt formed in two or more colors supported thereby and adjustable to expose said colors successively at the throat and chest.

4. A throat and chest protector comprising a stationary lining and an endless belt movable thereon and adjustable to expose successive fresh surfaces.

5. In combination, a stationary lining, a

flexible throat strap or band secured thereto, and an endless belt formed in-two or more sections movable on the lining, said sections being of difierent colors and adapted to be successively exposed at the throat and chest.

6. A throat and chest protector comprising, an endless movable belt, a lining for the belt, and means carried by the lining for supporting the protection.

7. Athroat and chest protector comprising,

a movable endless belt, a lining for the belt provided with slits or openings, and a cord passing through said openings and adapted to support the protector.

8. A throat and chest protector comprising, a movable endless belt, a lining for the belt of a length less than that of the belt, and means carried by the lining for supporting the protector.

9. A throat and chest protector formed of an endless strip of flannel, an impervious lining for said belt, and means carried by the lining for supporting the protector.

10. Athroatand chestprotector comprising a movable endless belt, a lining formed of paper and of a length less than that of the belt, a series of slits or openings formed in one end of the lining and an elastic cord passing through said slits and having its end portions provided with a fastening means.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signature in the presence of two Witnesses.

S'IILLMAN AUGUSTUS MOULTON.

\Vitnesses:

WILLIAM A. BoWDoN, S. G. BENSON. 

